Top Rankings
Manchester Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,411 students in Manchester Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Manchester Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,411 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manchester Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,385
$13,184
Spending / Student
$11,695
$12,815
Best Manchester Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 River Rd
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
Grades: PK-3
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 W Woodring Rd
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Grades: 4-6
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Manchester Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Squire Dr
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester Community Schools School District?
Manchester Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,411 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Community Schools School District?
Manchester Community Schools School District is ranked #93 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Community Schools School District?
85% of Manchester Community Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Community Schools School District?
Manchester Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Manchester Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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